Steve Smith Podcast

Jarrett McPhee and Josh Mackintosh zoom on to talk about the Festival at Fort 4, happening Saturday June 29th in Charlestown.  We talk about all the events at the Highland Games, the history of the Stones, how both men got into Highland games, what a huge event this will be for our community and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the nicer weather & more people, bikes and motorcycles on the road, don't cut thru private parking lots to avoid a traffic light, Newport's recruits graduating today, Green Up Clean Up looking good, and more.

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about the spring track season for the high school and middle school, green up clean up, the Sunshine 5k, progress at new community center and more.

Mt Royal Academy Headmaster Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about The Diary Of Anne Frank at the Newport Opera House this weekend, senior projects at Mt Royal, learning about Ike, and lots more.

Lionel Chute, from the Sullivan County Conservation Commision, is here promoting the Taste Of Spring event happening at the Claremont Opera House Saturday from 4-6pm.  We talk about the importance of eating local foods, the Claremont Growers Collective, what will be prepared at this event, limited tickets available, and lots more.  Always an enjoyable conversation with Lionel.  

Wayne and Eddie are here as we learn that Eddie traded his yellow truck for his old coupe.  We talk about his old coupe, the car's history, why he wanted it back and lot more.  We also discuss modern aspects of vehicles today like back up cameras and such, up coming cruise nights, Wayne not knowing people's names but he knows what they drive, and more.

Ray Gagnon is back here as we talk about things happening in the world, how people get their information, OJ Simpson dying, people love / hate Trump, is Ray going to run for State Representative again this year, and more.

Randy White, owner of The Farmers Table, is here as we talk about the move from Grantham to Newport, having the cafe & tavern at the golf club, how summer is looking, what one would expect at the Farmers Table, how Randy got into the business, and more.

From the Sunapee Police Dept, Lt Tim Puchtler is here with Alyssa Krause ( Health & Physical Education teacher) along with her students Emily Mullen, Olive Jennings, and Grayson Spears, as we talk about Alcohol Awareness Week, what the students learned this week, how drinking in excess can affect not only the person who drank but also many others, as well as use of the petal car, dangers in mixing substances and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the sidewalk construction in Newport, parking meters, driveup theater, air intakes, electric cars, and a whole bunch other stuff.

Newport police chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the story WCAX TV did, Meth in the area, the dangers of drugs, plus the new recruits, register your dogs, and more.

From Road To Independence, Margaret Coulter is here talking about the non profit, what they do, why donkeys are used, what happened to the bakery and more.

PJ Lovely, from the Newport Recreation Department, is here as we talk about this crazy weather, spring sports, track practice, upcoming events, and more.

Jeanna Newbern and Cathy Raymond are here from the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice as we talk about the 25th anniversary of Women Who Make A Difference.  We talk about this wonderful lunch event, past memories, picking the winner, the high school involvement and much more.

Turning Points Network's 18th annual Steppin' Uo 5K Walk/Run is happening on Saturday May 4th in Claremont.  From TPN, Susan Warner is here with sponsor Bar Harbor Bank's Shelley Griswold & Elliott Hale.  We discuss the fundraiser, the walk itself, starting a team, and much more.

Ed and Wayne are here as we recap the solar eclipse, all the crazy traffic, how we all watched the eclipse, Wayne's truck project, Wayne's birthday, special birthday food, the guys going out to lunch, going to flea markets, and more.

Ray Gagnon is here as we get ready for the solar eclipse, going to Bellows Falls, Valley Regional merging with Dartmouth Health, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Rob Thompson, from Fourth Kind Films, is here talking about his work with the Eagle Times, what types of cameras he uses, his donation to the Kwanis Club of Claremont, the Claremont Police recruitment video, the Claremont focused show he is working on, and more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we look ahead to the storm that is coming today (Wednesday), we talk about the last storm, and then I go off on Wrestlemania, reptilian humaniods taking over the Earth, and other crazy talk.  Brent brings us back to actual real stuff, like the upgrade to the communications system in Claremont.

Kiwanis Club of Claremont is holding their 24th auction, and Joan Baillargeon and Tina Coburn are here with Mike Dewey as we all talk about the online auction (www.ourkiwanisauction.com), when to register online, an example of some of the items up for bid, thanks to sponsors, and more.